Wellness Institute will begin the next professional certification training in Washington, DC in 2026.
This year get insight into Biodynamic CST with our 2-day Intros and BCST level-1 (4-day) seminars, both taught at PMTI and Teal Center in NoVa.
The first seminar of the Craniosacral Biodynamics professional training of 4-days may be taken as a stand-alone introduction to Craniosacral Biodynamics, yet it is primarily oriented to students planning to take the full BCST training (see below). Registrations are taken by PMTI at www.pmti.org (202-686-7046). Tuition for the seminar costs $925.
This seminar is the entry point for the Craniosacral Biodynamics professional training.
The Craniosacral Biodynamics professional training meets 4 times per year in Washington, DC (4 day seminars). Check www.pmti.org for listings of introductory seminars or to Register for the complete professional training. www.pmti.org (or call 202-686-7046)
To get more information about the BCST professional training, call Roger Gilchrist, the training director at 719-256-1111,
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy is the leading edge of CST practice!
- Wellness Institute emphasizes a functional approach within a Biodynamic context.
- You will gain new skills that can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your practice.
- An advantage to the Wellness Institute training is our emphasis on BCST as part of the larger field of energy medicine, as well as solid grounding on the original osteopathic principles in craniosacral therapy.
- Our graduates include medical doctors, psychologists, nurses, massage therapists and other bodyworkers.
See the complete description and training outline on the Craniosacral Therapy page of the site.

Lead Instructor: Roger Gilchrist has taught Craniosacral Biodynamics in the USA, Australia, Europe. He is the author of the book Craniosacral Therapy and the Energetic Body. Roger assisted Franklyn Sills in foundation training and advanced seminars. This time-proven curriculum helps students learn effectively and integrate new skills.
Faculty: Gilchrist co-teaches with James Foulkes, Mary Maruca, and Mike Duggan, RCSTs. Each instructor brings special expertise to the BCST professional training.
This is a complete professional training that takes place over two years. Commitment to the entire is course is required to continue with seminars after level 1.
The training dates set out for the next Craniosacral Biodynamics training at PMTI are as follows:
September 28-Oct. 1, 2026 Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Overview
November 30-Dec. 3, 2026 Principles of Craniosacral Biodynamics
March 22-25, 2027 Patterns of Experience / Body Architecture
June 28-July 1, 2027 Cranial Base Patterns and Whole Body Dynamics
September 27-30, 2027 The Inherent Treatment Plan
November 29-Dec. 2, 2027 Central Nervous System Motility
March 20-23, 2028 Visceral Dynamics / Internal Organ Work
June 26-29, 2028 The Face and Viscerocranium
September 25-28, 2028 The Jaw and Temporomandibular Joints
November 27-30, 2028 Birth Dynamics, Integration, and Graduation
Call the school for more information for this professional training program. 719-256-1111.